Sports from Friday, May 22nd, 2026
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Guardiola to end decade-long Man City reign at end of season
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade in charge, the club announced on Friday, bringing an end to one of the most successful eras in English football and one of the most influential managerial reigns of all time.
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England leave Foden and Palmer out of World Cup squad
England will head to next month's World Cup without several familiar faces after midfielders Phil Foden and Cole Palmer missed the cut for manager Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad on Friday.
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Dubai Basketball defeats Buducnost in ABA League semi-finals
Dubai Basketball has moved one step closer to the ABA League Finals after defeating Budućnost VOLI 104:90 during the first game of the ABA League semi-finals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Verstappen says Formula One rule changes boost chances of staying in sport
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has said on Thursday that agreed changes to Formula One's engine regulations for 2027 have boosted the likelihood of him continuing in the sport, after months of uncertainty over his future.
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NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after bout with severe illness
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion considered one of the best drivers of all time, died Thursday after a bout with a severe illness. He was 41.
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Ronaldo's brace fires Al Nassr to Saudi league title with win over Damac
Cristiano Ronald has scored twice to help Al Nassr clinch the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 victory over Damac on the final day of the season, with Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also on the scoresheet for Jorge Jesus's side.
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No school fee increase in Dubai for next academic yearDubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed there will be no increase in private school fees for the 2026-27 academic year.
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UAE welcomes IMO resolution on Strait of Hormuz safetyThe UAE has welcomed a new resolution adopted by the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee condemning threats to shipping safety in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE calls for action as Iran continues to violate UN resolutionThe UAE has urged the UN to take action after Iran continues to violate the Security Council resolution that outlines an end to its attacks and the protection of civilians and infrastructure in the region.
